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preliminary

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of preliminary

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
  • We need to do some preliminary research in order to properly focus the experiment.
Synonyms of preliminary

beginning, introductory, precursory, prefatory, prelim, preparatory, primary
Words Related to preliminary

introducing, prefacing, preparing, readying

premonitory, warning

basic, elementary, fundamental
Near Antonyms of preliminary

following, subsequent

preliminary

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of preliminary

a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event
  • a meeting to discuss seating arrangements that was merely a preliminary to the formal negotiating sessions
Synonyms of preliminary

curtain-raiser, overture, preamble, prelude, prologue (also prolog)
Words Related to preliminary

lead-in

kickoff, start

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